Bergamot Oil

Citrus · Floral

Safe age 6+Topical, Diffuse⚠️ Phototoxic (avoid sun)

Best for

Using this oil

Topical(dilute in a carrier oil →)

1 drop or 1% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — kids 6+

2 drops or 2% of essential oil per tsp of carrier oil — adults

Diffusion

3-5 drops in diffuser (30 min) — kids 6+

Use with care

Children

Use FCF (furanocoumarin-free) bergamot to avoid photosensitivity.

Adults

Regular bergamot is strongly phototoxic — do not apply before sun exposure. Use FCF bergamot for skin use.

SourcesTisserand R, Young R: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed. Churchill Livingstone 2014 · Worwood VA: Complete Book of Essential Oils 2nd ed. 2016.